“I always thought writing a business plan was going to be very difficult – and that’s why I kept putting it off.

Growthink’s Ultimate Business Plan Template made it as easy as filling in the blanks and pressing ‘print.’ Thanks again.”

David SchleiderFounder & President / TrueLemon

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It Took Us 17 Years to Create the Ultimate Business Plan Template for You

Hi, I’m Dave Lavinsky, the co-founder and President of Growthink.

I’m honored and flattered to have been recognized as the world’s foremost business planning expert by BusinessWeek, Forbes and others.

Seventeen years ago we started writing business plans for entrepreneurs, executives and business owners like you.

During this time, we’ve helped well-known companies like Fathead and Hooters get started and expand, and over 100,000 smaller businesses who have achieved great success.

Using this vast experience, we’ve created and constantly refined Growthink’s Ultimate Business Plan Template to be the hands-down quickest and easiest way to create a professional business plan that allows you to raise capital and build a strategically sound business.

Incredible Features

You can finally create a professional business plan in less than 1 day thanks to these powerful features of Growthink’s Ultimate Business Plan Template:

Simply Fill in the Blanks

We’ve created simple, fill-in-the-blank exercises that guide you through all the key questions your business plan must answer.

Just type your answers directly into our template and you’re done!

Automatic Financials

Simply type in some numbers, like the number of products or services you expect to sell, and your salary, and our template automatically calculates your complete 5-year financial projections.

Turn Your Ideas to Reality

This section takes you through our proven and proprietary process for creating an Operations Plan that will transform your ideas into reality.

10 Gorgeous Designs

Choose from our 10 professionally-designed business plan templates.

Anyone who reads your plan — investors, lenders, partners, employees, board members, your spouse, and others — will be amazed by how professional it is, and how much better it looks than other business plans they’ve seen.

Expert Answers

Our Members Area also includes sample business plans and resources to help grow your business.

Works in YOUR Industry

Our Ultimate Business Plan Template has been used to quickly and easily create professional business plans in every conceivable industry, including yours!

Whether your business is a restaurant, manufacturer, business/consumer services company, non-profit, software company, hotel, or anything else — even a completely new type of business — we have you covered.

Lifetime Access

Once you purchase Growthink’s Ultimate Business Plan Template, you have lifetime access to use it for any business in which you’re involved, now or in the future.

There are no recurring or monthly fees for our template, just a one-time fee.

Zero Learning Curve

There’s no software to learn or install.

You simply download, personalize & print our Microsoft Word® and Excel® compatible Ultimate Business Plan Template. And it works flawlessly on both PCs and Macs.

This is yet another way you save precious time!

365-Day Money-Back Guarantee!

Here’s our promise: Purchase today 100% risk-free because Growthink’s Ultimate Business Plan Template comes with a full 365 Day 100% Money Back Guarantee.

If for any reason you are not delighted with your purchase, simply contact our friendly support desk and you will be promptly given a full refund… No questions asked!

More Satisfied Buyers

“As I revise my May Cookie Co. Business Plan, I am prompted to write you to THANK YOU. Your business plan template has been enormously helpful in this process, more than I can express.

I don’t have to tell you how overwhelming it can be, and, while it will never be a simple task, the structure you have developed and resources you have provided, certainly make it a much more manageable undertaking.

Just wanted to let you know and send my gratitude!”

Susan NolteFounder & Owner / May Cookie Co.

“It is my pleasure to write this glowing testimony concerning your business plan template. I am VERY pleased with this product and it has helped me complete my business plan.

I was awarded two government contracts as a direct result of your template. I do not know how we would have achieved these results without your company’s product.”

Juan Zane CrawfordOwner / Leak Properties

“Dave’s business plan made all of this achievable. The excel spread sheets made it easy to provide forecasts and budgets.

I just had to enter in our average check and amount of customers we anticipated feeding every day and then our historical expense percentages and the spreadsheet did the rest of the work.

When I had a question I just needed to call his team up. They were knowledgeable, helpful and friendly.

JD’s Smokin Grill n Bar- Authentic BBQ opened its second location on a million-dollar loan from M&T bank.

I highly recommend this product.”

Joseph GrimaldiOwner / JD’s Smokin Grill n Bar

“Hi Dave,

I wanted to thank you for the business advice around creating a compelling business plan.

I used your guidance and since then have raised more than $1 million in angel investment for our new interactive video technology business.”

David McGrathCEO / VIAP International

Plus 2 Great Free Bonuses – Yours Free

Raise Funding in a Flash

When you order, we give you instant access to “Insider Secrets to Raising Capital” ($299 value) for FREE.

This program includes 15 expert interviews (both audio recordings and transcripts) we conducted with top investors, lenders and entrepreneurs who have raised funding.

The interviews teach you the keys to raising funding and the critical mistakes to avoid.

$299 Value – Yours FREE

Fast-Track Your Growth

We not only help you quickly and expertly finish your business plan, but we help you grow a thriving business.

We do this by giving you FREE instant access to our renowned “Productivity Secrets for Entrepreneurs” course ($197 value).

This program gives you the precise techniques the world’s most successful business executives use to achieve amazing success in less time than you’d ever think imaginable!

Even More Satisfied Buyers

“I purchased this product and it was amazing! Guess what? I got my loan and had 2 other offers.

My biz plan was done in 12 hours. Worth every penny!”

Maria MirandaOwner / Maria Miranda Bridal Studio

“I wanted to let you know that since I used your template, my business has improved dramatically and I am FINALLY starting to really grow.

You were right. I was able to easily create my financials (I was really scared about that going in) and editing the document was pretty straightforward.

And, then, a friend of mine introduced me to some angel investors. And when I showed them the business plan, they wrote me a check on the spot!”

Scott SofsianCEO / Tagzz

“I knew I had to create a business plan, but I didn’t know how to go about doing that.

I was delighted that I could pick up your template with all the key components… just drop in my idea… and put it together in a way that hits all the key points and makes an impact with the investment community.

Obviously, the result is in whether or not you’re able to raise money…

We’re delighted because we were able to raise money, and we’re off to the races!”

Andrew KesslerFounder / Turning Earth

Before Growthink’s Ultimate Business Plan Template, I was really frustrated.

I knew I had to write my business plan in order to start my business. But I kept putting it off…because it seemed like it would be SO hard to do. And I wasn’t really sure how to write my plan.

But with your Template, within a few hours my business plan was done. What a relief! And now the business is really starting to grow.

Ned TobeyChief Operating Officer / Simplifi

The Most Well-RegardedBusiness Plan Firm on Earth

For two decades the media has praised Growthink and looked to us for answers to their questions about business planning, raising capital and growing ultra-successful businesses.

We are the highest rated business plan firm on ResellerRatings.com (9.6 rating out of 10) and have had an A+ Rating with BBB since 1999.

Here’s a small sample of the 300+ media sourcesin which Growthink has been featured:

You can create an unlimited number of business plans with Growthink’s Ultimate Business Plan Template. Once you purchase it, you have lifetime access to use it for any business in which you’re involved, now or in the future.

Yes. Growthink’s Ultimate Business Plan Template has been used in more than 500 industries to create successful business plans. It has been specifically designed for easy customization for any business.

More Feedback

Even More Feedback from the Over 100,000+ Customers Who Love Growthink’s Ultimate Business Plan Template

“I want to say how impressed I am with the planning template product I bought from you. It’s saving me a ton of time and effort, and enabling me to develop a new plan so much easier and faster than before.”

Rick BraddyWinningWare

“From an end user point of view, your template was perfect for putting my ideas on paper.”

Larry GraiseVision Illusion Hair Importers

“I think this is a great tool for what you want to do. It is beautifully done!!! I am very impressed!”

Joyce HowzeSpur, Texas

“I had tried other business plan templates in the past, but yours is better.”

Edward WhitneyMetro Audio Video

“I am in the midst of completing my plan, using your template. I have found it not only user-friendly but thorough (without being overwhelming) and professionally designed. Your template is very flexible and seems as if it can be used for about any type of business there is.”

Dr. Dwight LysneWilmington, North Carolina

“This is amazing, thank you so much. I researched so many business plan templates and yours is so amazing and easy to follow.”

DeeEllen JenningsDallas, Texas

“I didn’t feel I knew enough to write a business plan… But this is a very good and thorough template.”

Brian SerupDynamicweb Software

“Would you like some more positive feedback?

I sent the business plan, drafted using your business plan template to a trusted friend who is a retired CEO of a Fortune 500 company for comment.

Within 24 hours he got back to me, ‘… very professional presentation…’.”

Susanne ChessCEO / Fine Fabrics

“We review funding requests all the time. Dave Lavinsky is right: most of them don’t address what we need to see and totally miss the point. After recommending this product, we see them pass with flying colors, without fail.”

Marc KneepkensFounder / Business-Funding-Insider.com

“Hi Dave, You are a wonder. Your Financial Business Modelling put in the Excel format is an excellent way to make entrepreneurs understand the basic concept of finances. Your direct involvement and assistance in my case is very much appreciated. “

Khai LevinhManaging Director / Media Blender

“Thank you for creating a template par excellence. It’s one of the best ‘Business Plan’ templates that I’ve ever come across.”

Kevin ArjelOntario, Canada

“Dave Lavinsky really understands how to create compelling business plans and raise capital, and his products succeed in infusing this knowledge.”

John MorrisPresident / Tech Coast Angels

“Thanks for all of your help! Before I purchased your product, I was largely uninformed about the process of raising equity capital outside of the established public markets.

The education that I obtained from absorbing the material provides me the knowledge base and confidence required to assure that I can successfully engage Angels and VCs as needed to grow my business beyond the seed round of financing.

Great work, and keep delivering high-value products to entrepreneurs in need.”

Hugh YoungbloodDirector / Youngblood Capital Group

“I have written business plans before, but wanted to get advice from a more broad, experienced prospective.

Your template helped me create a very good plan to market our technology, attract investment capital, and provide a baseline to measure progress and success.”

Harry GallagherPresident & CEO / ClassOne Orthodontics

“Your business plan template has instilled hope and confidence in me. There are times I thought of giving up my dreams because I just could not deal with things like finances for a start up business.

As an individual, accounting and finances have never been my thing but with this template my dilemma becomes a walk in the park. Thus I am assured of success in business and also when persuading investors.

This template is a dream saver and I guarantee that no one will face disappointment.”

Fatuma YussufNairobi, Kenya

“I just purchased your business plan template… it is exactly what I need… People think starting a new business in bad times is crazy, me? I say it’s the glue that holds us together! Thanks for your wisdom!”

Debbie Cooke ButcherWatkinsville, Georgia

“I was so happy to find your business plan template. It was just what I needed to get my new business started in the right direction. The template pushed me to think in areas I had not put much focus on before, and I was able to put all the information in a well laid out plan and have it look very professional.

When I approached the bank and they saw my business plan, they were blown away!

As they began to ask questions about my business and monies needed, I was able to answer without stumbling over my words because I had a well thought out plan. They told me they had never seen anyone so prepared to start a business as I was. This gave me great confidence as well as being able to secure a loan for all that I asked for and more!

Thanks!!!”

Danell FitzgeraldOwner / Fitzgerald Foods LLC

“Hey Dave!

I bought your business planning template and have been receiving your emails and videos for a few months now…

I just wanted to say thanks for cranking out such amazing work!

You’re doing an incredible job, and I know entrepreneurs everywhere are benefitting from it! Please, keep it up!”

Colin PapePresident / ShopCity.com

“Finding Dave Lavinsky and his Business Plan Template allowed me to take my dream of owning a business and make it a reality.

My investors and mentors have commented that my business plan is the most complete and informative plan they’ve ever seen.

Without you, I wonder if I would have been capable of raising the amount of capital I needed to start my own business and follow my dream.”

Bobby WiltgenFounder / Who’s on Third

“When I first saw Dave Lavinsky I was immediately impressed. He seemed to have all the answers to every problem I had encountered with creating my business plan. But being a bit skeptical I figured that there must be a catch to him selling their business plan template at such an amazing price.

But after about a month I went ahead and I purchased the template. I was so impressed with how efficiently the template helped me complete my plan- specifically the financial projections which for a lot of business plan authors are the most intimidating part.

“I always thought writing a business plan was going to be very difficult – and that’s why I kept putting it off.

Growthink’s Ultimate Business Plan Template made it as easy as filling in the blanks and pressing ‘print.’ Thanks again.”

David SchleiderFounder & President / TrueLemon

As Seen In

It Took Us 17 Years to Create the Ultimate Business Plan Template for You

Hi, I’m Dave Lavinsky, the co-founder and President of Growthink.

I’m honored and flattered to have been recognized as the world’s foremost business planning expert by BusinessWeek, Forbes and others.

Seventeen years ago we started writing business plans for entrepreneurs, executives and business owners like you.

During this time, we’ve helped well-known companies like Fathead and Hooters get started and expand, and over 100,000 smaller businesses who have achieved great success.

Using this vast experience, we’ve created and constantly refined Growthink’s Ultimate Business Plan Template to be the hands-down quickest and easiest way to create a professional business plan that allows you to raise capital and build a strategically sound business.

Incredible Features

You can finally create a professional business plan in less than 1 day thanks to these powerful features of Growthink’s Ultimate Business Plan Template:

Simply Fill in the Blanks

We’ve created simple, fill-in-the-blank exercises that guide you through all the key questions your business plan must answer.

Just type your answers directly into our template and you’re done!

Automatic Financials

Simply type in some numbers, like the number of products or services you expect to sell, and your salary, and our template automatically calculates your complete 5-year financial projections.

Turn Your Ideas to Reality

This section takes you through our proven and proprietary process for creating an Operations Plan that will transform your ideas into reality.

10 Gorgeous Designs

Choose from our 10 professionally-designed business plan templates.

Anyone who reads your plan — investors, lenders, partners, employees, board members, your spouse, and others — will be amazed by how professional it is, and how much better it looks than other business plans they’ve seen.

Expert Answers

Our Members Area also includes sample business plans and resources to help grow your business.

Works in YOUR Industry

Our Ultimate Business Plan Template has been used to quickly and easily create professional business plans in every conceivable industry, including yours!

Whether your business is a restaurant, manufacturer, business/consumer services company, non-profit, software company, hotel, or anything else — even a completely new type of business — we have you covered.

Lifetime Access

Once you purchase Growthink’s Ultimate Business Plan Template, you have lifetime access to use it for any business in which you’re involved, now or in the future.

There are no recurring or monthly fees for our template, just a one-time fee.

Zero Learning Curve

There’s no software to learn or install.

You simply download, personalize & print our Microsoft Word® and Excel® compatible Ultimate Business Plan Template. And it works flawlessly on both PCs and Macs.

This is yet another way you save precious time!

365-Day Money-Back Guarantee!

Here’s our promise: Purchase today 100% risk-free because Growthink’s Ultimate Business Plan Template comes with a full 365 Day 100% Money Back Guarantee.

If for any reason you are not delighted with your purchase, simply contact our friendly support desk and you will be promptly given a full refund… No questions asked!

More Satisfied Buyers

“As I revise my May Cookie Co. Business Plan, I am prompted to write you to THANK YOU. Your business plan template has been enormously helpful in this process, more than I can express.

I don’t have to tell you how overwhelming it can be, and, while it will never be a simple task, the structure you have developed and resources you have provided, certainly make it a much more manageable undertaking.

Just wanted to let you know and send my gratitude!”

Susan NolteFounder & Owner / May Cookie Co.

“It is my pleasure to write this glowing testimony concerning your business plan template. I am VERY pleased with this product and it has helped me complete my business plan.

I was awarded two government contracts as a direct result of your template. I do not know how we would have achieved these results without your company’s product.”

Juan Zane CrawfordOwner / Leak Properties

“Dave’s business plan made all of this achievable. The excel spread sheets made it easy to provide forecasts and budgets.

I just had to enter in our average check and amount of customers we anticipated feeding every day and then our historical expense percentages and the spreadsheet did the rest of the work.

When I had a question I just needed to call his team up. They were knowledgeable, helpful and friendly.

JD’s Smokin Grill n Bar- Authentic BBQ opened its second location on a million-dollar loan from M&T bank.

I highly recommend this product.”

Joseph GrimaldiOwner / JD’s Smokin Grill n Bar

“Hi Dave,

I wanted to thank you for the business advice around creating a compelling business plan.

I used your guidance and since then have raised more than $1 million in angel investment for our new interactive video technology business.”

David McGrathCEO / VIAP International

Plus 2 Great Free Bonuses – Yours Free

Raise Funding in a Flash

When you order, we give you instant access to “Insider Secrets to Raising Capital” ($299 value) for FREE.

This program includes 15 expert interviews (both audio recordings and transcripts) we conducted with top investors, lenders and entrepreneurs who have raised funding.

The interviews teach you the keys to raising funding and the critical mistakes to avoid.

$299 Value – Yours FREE

Fast-Track Your Growth

We not only help you quickly and expertly finish your business plan, but we help you grow a thriving business.

We do this by giving you FREE instant access to our renowned “Productivity Secrets for Entrepreneurs” course ($197 value).

This program gives you the precise techniques the world’s most successful business executives use to achieve amazing success in less time than you’d ever think imaginable!

Even More Satisfied Buyers

“I purchased this product and it was amazing! Guess what? I got my loan and had 2 other offers.

My biz plan was done in 12 hours. Worth every penny!”

Maria MirandaOwner / Maria Miranda Bridal Studio

“I wanted to let you know that since I used your template, my business has improved dramatically and I am FINALLY starting to really grow.

You were right. I was able to easily create my financials (I was really scared about that going in) and editing the document was pretty straightforward.

And, then, a friend of mine introduced me to some angel investors. And when I showed them the business plan, they wrote me a check on the spot!”

Scott SofsianCEO / Tagzz

“I knew I had to create a business plan, but I didn’t know how to go about doing that.

I was delighted that I could pick up your template with all the key components… just drop in my idea… and put it together in a way that hits all the key points and makes an impact with the investment community.

Obviously, the result is in whether or not you’re able to raise money…

We’re delighted because we were able to raise money, and we’re off to the races!”

Andrew KesslerFounder / Turning Earth

Before Growthink’s Ultimate Business Plan Template, I was really frustrated.

I knew I had to write my business plan in order to start my business. But I kept putting it off…because it seemed like it would be SO hard to do. And I wasn’t really sure how to write my plan.

But with your Template, within a few hours my business plan was done. What a relief! And now the business is really starting to grow.

Ned TobeyChief Operating Officer / Simplifi

The Most Well-RegardedBusiness Plan Firm on Earth

For two decades the media has praised Growthink and looked to us for answers to their questions about business planning, raising capital and growing ultra-successful businesses.

We are the highest rated business plan firm on ResellerRatings.com (9.6 rating out of 10) and have had an A+ Rating with BBB since 1999.

Here’s a small sample of the 300+ media sourcesin which Growthink has been featured:

You can create an unlimited number of business plans with Growthink’s Ultimate Business Plan Template. Once you purchase it, you have lifetime access to use it for any business in which you’re involved, now or in the future.

Yes. Growthink’s Ultimate Business Plan Template has been used in more than 500 industries to create successful business plans. It has been specifically designed for easy customization for any business.

More Feedback

Even More Feedback from the Over 100,000+ Customers Who Love Growthink’s Ultimate Business Plan Template

“I want to say how impressed I am with the planning template product I bought from you. It’s saving me a ton of time and effort, and enabling me to develop a new plan so much easier and faster than before.”

Rick BraddyWinningWare

“From an end user point of view, your template was perfect for putting my ideas on paper.”

Larry GraiseVision Illusion Hair Importers

“I think this is a great tool for what you want to do. It is beautifully done!!! I am very impressed!”

Joyce HowzeSpur, Texas

“I had tried other business plan templates in the past, but yours is better.”

Edward WhitneyMetro Audio Video

“I am in the midst of completing my plan, using your template. I have found it not only user-friendly but thorough (without being overwhelming) and professionally designed. Your template is very flexible and seems as if it can be used for about any type of business there is.”

Dr. Dwight LysneWilmington, North Carolina

“This is amazing, thank you so much. I researched so many business plan templates and yours is so amazing and easy to follow.”

DeeEllen JenningsDallas, Texas

“I didn’t feel I knew enough to write a business plan… But this is a very good and thorough template.”

Brian SerupDynamicweb Software

“Would you like some more positive feedback?

I sent the business plan, drafted using your business plan template to a trusted friend who is a retired CEO of a Fortune 500 company for comment.

Within 24 hours he got back to me, ‘… very professional presentation…’.”

Susanne ChessCEO / Fine Fabrics

“We review funding requests all the time. Dave Lavinsky is right: most of them don’t address what we need to see and totally miss the point. After recommending this product, we see them pass with flying colors, without fail.”

Marc KneepkensFounder / Business-Funding-Insider.com

“Hi Dave, You are a wonder. Your Financial Business Modelling put in the Excel format is an excellent way to make entrepreneurs understand the basic concept of finances. Your direct involvement and assistance in my case is very much appreciated. “

Khai LevinhManaging Director / Media Blender

“Thank you for creating a template par excellence. It’s one of the best ‘Business Plan’ templates that I’ve ever come across.”

Kevin ArjelOntario, Canada

“Dave Lavinsky really understands how to create compelling business plans and raise capital, and his products succeed in infusing this knowledge.”

John MorrisPresident / Tech Coast Angels

“Thanks for all of your help! Before I purchased your product, I was largely uninformed about the process of raising equity capital outside of the established public markets.

The education that I obtained from absorbing the material provides me the knowledge base and confidence required to assure that I can successfully engage Angels and VCs as needed to grow my business beyond the seed round of financing.

Great work, and keep delivering high-value products to entrepreneurs in need.”

Hugh YoungbloodDirector / Youngblood Capital Group

“I have written business plans before, but wanted to get advice from a more broad, experienced prospective.

Your template helped me create a very good plan to market our technology, attract investment capital, and provide a baseline to measure progress and success.”

Harry GallagherPresident & CEO / ClassOne Orthodontics

“Your business plan template has instilled hope and confidence in me. There are times I thought of giving up my dreams because I just could not deal with things like finances for a start up business.

As an individual, accounting and finances have never been my thing but with this template my dilemma becomes a walk in the park. Thus I am assured of success in business and also when persuading investors.

This template is a dream saver and I guarantee that no one will face disappointment.”

Fatuma YussufNairobi, Kenya

“I just purchased your business plan template… it is exactly what I need… People think starting a new business in bad times is crazy, me? I say it’s the glue that holds us together! Thanks for your wisdom!”

Debbie Cooke ButcherWatkinsville, Georgia

“I was so happy to find your business plan template. It was just what I needed to get my new business started in the right direction. The template pushed me to think in areas I had not put much focus on before, and I was able to put all the information in a well laid out plan and have it look very professional.

When I approached the bank and they saw my business plan, they were blown away!

As they began to ask questions about my business and monies needed, I was able to answer without stumbling over my words because I had a well thought out plan. They told me they had never seen anyone so prepared to start a business as I was. This gave me great confidence as well as being able to secure a loan for all that I asked for and more!

Thanks!!!”

Danell FitzgeraldOwner / Fitzgerald Foods LLC

“Hey Dave!

I bought your business planning template and have been receiving your emails and videos for a few months now…

I just wanted to say thanks for cranking out such amazing work!

You’re doing an incredible job, and I know entrepreneurs everywhere are benefitting from it! Please, keep it up!”

Colin PapePresident / ShopCity.com

“Finding Dave Lavinsky and his Business Plan Template allowed me to take my dream of owning a business and make it a reality.

My investors and mentors have commented that my business plan is the most complete and informative plan they’ve ever seen.

Without you, I wonder if I would have been capable of raising the amount of capital I needed to start my own business and follow my dream.”

Bobby WiltgenFounder / Who’s on Third

“When I first saw Dave Lavinsky I was immediately impressed. He seemed to have all the answers to every problem I had encountered with creating my business plan. But being a bit skeptical I figured that there must be a catch to him selling their business plan template at such an amazing price.

But after about a month I went ahead and I purchased the template. I was so impressed with how efficiently the template helped me complete my plan- specifically the financial projections which for a lot of business plan authors are the most intimidating part.